
Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead
Synopsis
Documentary that explores the festival known as the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), highlighting Mexican traditions and ancient ways that still exist -- all of these interpreted through Mexican cuisine. Each year during the last week of October, Mexican communities begin preparations for the age-old festival. For each family, it is a remembrance of a departed loved one. On a larger scale, it also memorializes all ancestral Mexicans and the gifts that they passed on to their descendants, especially food and culture.
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- Director
- Jan Thompson
- Original Title
- Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Food For Thought Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Thompson
Director
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What is Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead about?
Documentary that explores the festival known as the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), highlighting Mexican traditions and ancient ways that still exist -- all of these interpreted through Mexican cuisine. Each year during the last week of October, Mexican communities begin preparations for the age-old festival. For each family, it is a remembrance of a departed loved one. On a larger scale, it also memorializes all ancestral Mexicans and the gifts that they passed on to their descendants, especially food and culture.
Who directed Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead?
Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead was directed by Jan Thompson.
Who stars in Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead?
The principal cast of Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead includes Bruce Kraig.
When was Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead released and how long is it?
Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 57m.
